Blog: Autumn

Wild Writing by Nicola Chester

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Autumn leaves

Why do leaves change colour in autumn?

The autumnal colours of deciduous trees are one of the big natural spectacles of the year. But why do leaves change colour in autumn, and why do some leaves go red, while others turn yellow?

Fly agaric by Jon Hawkins

The secret world of fungi

Autumn is the perfect time to look for fungi, but what hides beneath the towering toadstools?

Fungi and moss

Great reserves to visit in November

With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month?

Discover autumn colours, fabulous fungi and wintering wildfowl.

Spindle berries

Our top 10 wildlife sightings in November

Winter migrants are arriving to spend the winter here, and there are colourful plants and fungi to discover.

Find out which wildlife to look for this month in our area.